Religion

Ghirelli Rosaries, the perfect union between faith and creativity

Ghirelli Rosaries, the perfect union between faith and creativity

Contents1 Faith as a source of inspiration2 The Ghirelli Rosaries3 Magnificat Rosalet: the most beautiful rosary in the world on Holyart A new evolution of prayer jewellery, Ghirelli Rosaries seal an unbreakable bond between the wearer and heaven. Unique, precious, from every point of view.…

Palo Santo: Properties and Benefits of Its Precious Wood

Palo Santo: Properties and Benefits of Its Precious Wood

Contents1 The Properties of Palo Santo2 How to Burn Palo Santo3 Palo Santo Incense Let us get to know Palo Santo, a valuable tropical plant with strongly aromatic wood and precious properties. The first curiosity that Palo Santo arouses in us comes from its name:…

The Veneration of the Most Holy Name of Jesus

The Veneration of the Most Holy Name of Jesus

Contents1 The Most Holy Name of Jesus: the meaning of the worship2 The name of God3 The name of Jesus The Most Holy Name of Jesus, between worship, symbolic meaning, and profession of faith To understand the importance that Catholic Christians attribute to the Most…

Prayer for Peace: Let Us Pray Together for a Better World

Prayer for Peace: Let Us Pray Together for a Better World

Humanity has always sought in the prayer for peace the words to spread hope for a better future for all people, brothers in love. The prayer for peace represents a powerful act of love, hope, and unity that transcends the barriers of human differences and…

What Are the Names of God

What Are the Names of God

Contents1 In the Old Testament and Jewish Tradition2 In Christian Theology3 Attributes of God The names of God are not only ways of addressing Him and venerating Him, but expressions of His essence and an attempt by humans to grasp His immeasurability. The names of…

The Christmas Kalenda: what it is and when it takes place

The Christmas Kalenda: what it is and when it takes place

Contents1 The Christmas Kalenda2 The Christmas Novena3 Four Masses for Christmas4 The Anticipated Christmas Mass The Christmas Mass is one of the most significant moments of the year for every Christian’s spirituality. Let us discover the Christmas Kalenda and other special rites. The memory of…

Christmas Mass: All You Need to Know About the Rite

Christmas Mass: All You Need to Know About the Rite

Contents1 Why is Christmas Celebrated on 25 December?2 Midnight Mass3 Why is Christmas Mass Celebrated at Midnight?4 The Four Celebrations of Christmas Mass5 When Did Midnight Mass Begin?6 When Was Jesus Born? The Christmas Mass is an ancient tradition, rooted both in the Holy Scriptures…

Letter to Santa Claus: You Can Send It with Our Mailboxes

Letter to Santa Claus: You Can Send It with Our Mailboxes

Writing a letter to Santa Claus? From now on, it’s even easier with the beautiful Holyart mailboxes! When did children start writing to Santa Claus? The tradition of sending a letter to Santa is widespread almost all over the world. About a month before Christmas,…

The Nativity Where Mary Rests: The Nativity That Moves Pope Francis

The Nativity Where Mary Rests: The Nativity That Moves Pope Francis

In the Nativity, Mary rests while Saint Joseph keeps watch. Here is the original depiction of the Nativity that moved Pope Francis and shows us a new face of the Holy Family. Every year, the Nativity scene, with Mary holding the Baby Jesus in her…

Snow Globe: How It Became a Magical Christmas Tradition

Snow Globe: How It Became a Magical Christmas Tradition

Contents1 How the Tradition of Snow Globes Began2 How to Make a Snow Globe3 Christmas Snow Globes on Holyart The snow globe is one of the most loved and famous Christmas decorations, an object found all around the world. But how did it come about?…

A priest’s life: answers to the most curious questions

A priest’s life: answers to the most curious questions

Contents1 How much does a priest earn?2 Do priests have holidays?3 Where does a priest sleep?4 What does a priest do during the day?5 How does a priest go to confession?6 How long must one study before becoming a priest? What is life as a…

Cremation and the Catholic Religion: Is It Permitted?

Cremation and the Catholic Religion: Is It Permitted?

Contents1 Meaning of the Cross Before Christianity2 Cremation and Catholicism3 How to Keep the Ashes of the Deceased4 Burial or Cremation: What Does the Bible Say? The relationship between cremation and the Catholic religion has long been a subject of misunderstanding and confusion. Here’s what…

How Cloistered Nuns Live: A Glimpse into Their Fascinating Lives

How Cloistered Nuns Live: A Glimpse into Their Fascinating Lives

Contents1 What Do Cloistered Nuns Do?2 How Does One Become a Cloistered Nun?3 The Carthusian Order4 How Many Cloistered Monasteries Are There in Italy? Cloistered nuns, the hidden heart of the Catholic Church, play a fundamental role in the spiritual lives of the faithful through…

The Oldest Confraternities: History and Curiosities

The Oldest Confraternities: History and Curiosities

Contents1 How a Confraternity Works2 Difference Between a Confraternity and an Archconfraternity3 Confraternity of the Gonfalone4 Archconfraternity of the Blessed Sacrament5 Confraternity of the Holy Crucifix6 Confraternity of Mercy For centuries, confraternities have formed a connective tissue within Italian society, balancing devotional spirit, religion, and…

Marian symbols: what they are and their meaning

Marian symbols: what they are and their meaning

Contents1 The Mirror of Justice (Speculum iustitiae)2 The Moon3 The Rose4 The Ivory Tower5 The Ark of the Covenant6 The Gate of Heaven7 The Seat of Wisdom8 The Burning Bush9 Gideon’s Fleece The rose, the moon, but also the Gate of Heaven and the Ivory…

Miracles: what they are and how they are classified

Miracles: what they are and how they are classified

Contents1 What miracles are2 Miracles in the Bible3 The first miracle of Jesus Healings and exorcisms, apparitions, mastery over nature, even the resurrection of the dead. Jesus and his miracles, a legacy of history and Faith that remains ever relevant. For the Catholic Church, miracles…

The History of the Dogmas of the Catholic Church

The History of the Dogmas of the Catholic Church

Contents1 Dogma: the Etymology of the Word2 The Dogmas of the Catholic Church in History3 What Are the Principal Catholic Dogmas? Dogmas are absolute and essential truths to which every Christian must adhere by virtue of their faith. Here is how they have been defined…

The Holy Shroud: What We Know So Far

The Holy Shroud: What We Know So Far

Contents1 Where the Holy Shroud Is Kept2 The History of the Holy Shroud3 Dating the Holy Shroud It is said to be the cloth that wrapped the body of Christ after His burial. Between faith and science, the Holy Shroud divides and fascinates people of…